Policy Resources

Former Head Start Program Performance Standards

Thu, 11/17/2016 - 17:45

This PDF is only available in Spanish.

Governance

Wed, 03/06/2019 - 15:01

Find out how the new Performance Standards address Program Governance. Review the requirements around the formal structure for the oversight of quality services for Head Start children and families.

Governance and Education

Wed, 11/30/2016 - 10:21

Watch the October Head Start Program Performance Standards Talk for Grantees: Monthly Focus – Governance and Education.

Grant Recipient Strategies to Address Challenges Related to Enrollment

Fri, 03/25/2022 - 08:43

Watch this webinar to hear from Head Start grant recipients about their successes in Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) and staff recruitment and retention during COVID-19.

Head Start Compensation Spotlights

Mon, 12/30/2024 - 08:54

This insightful panel discussion showcases Head Start programs that have successfully implemented improvements in wages or benefits for their workforce through innovative funding strategies and resource management.

Head Start Program Performance Standards Final Rule: General Fact Sheet

Tue, 11/15/2016 - 18:23

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a final rule on September 1, 2016 revising the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) to strengthen and improve the quality of Head Start programs. This action is part of the Administration’s early learning efforts to ensure that all children start school ready to succeed.